Whole Foods Market Recalls Select Jalapeño Salsas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo & Prepared Foods for Possible Salmonella
If you have Whole Foods Market jalapeño-containing items in your fridge, take a minute to verify. The FDA posted a recall for select jalapeño salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and certain prepared foods because of possible Salmonella contamination tied to jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors.
Here’s how to check quickly, using the exact product categories and posted best-by dates listed by the FDA.
What was recalled (what to check at home)
This FDA recall notice covers Whole Foods Market select products that include jalapeños, in these general categories:
- Salsas
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Certain prepared foods that contain jalapeños
Because the recall is for select items, don’t rely on “jalapeño” alone. You need to match your item to what the FDA lists—especially the posted best-by date (and any other identifiers included in the notice).
Why the recall happened
According to the FDA, the recalled products contain jalapeños that were sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors, and the concern is possible Salmonella contamination.
How to verify your product in seconds
Before you eat it, check:
- Product category: Does your item fit one of the categories in the FDA notice (salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo, or a listed prepared food type)?
- Whole Foods Market selection details: Match your exact item as shown in the FDA notice.
- Posted best-by date: This is one of the key identifiers used in the FDA’s affected-product list. If your best-by date matches one of the listed dates, treat it as part of the recall.
If you’re not sure where to look for the best-by date, check the package label and any printed date/lot information on the container.
If your item matches the recall: what to do next
If you find your Whole Foods Market product matches the recall’s category and posted best-by date listed by the FDA, the action is straightforward:
- Do not eat it.
- Discard and/or return the product as directed in the FDA notice.
Follow the FDA’s instructions for what to do with the matched item—don’t “taste test” or save a little “just to be safe.”
If your item does not match
If your product is not in one of the listed categories or the best-by date does not match what the FDA posted, there’s no need to panic. Just use your normal safe food-handling routine and continue to follow the package guidance for storage and use.
Where to confirm the exact list
The most reliable way to check is to compare your item to the FDA’s specific product list. Save the FDA page or keep it open while you verify the date on your package.
If you’re scanning for more safety updates, the FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts hub and the FDA Food Alerts & Advisories / Safety Information page are also helpful reference points.
Quick next steps for busy caregivers:
- Check the fridge (and any prepared-food containers) for Whole Foods Market jalapeño salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and prepared foods.
- Match category and posted best-by date to the FDA’s affected-product list.
- If it matches: do not eat—discard/return per the FDA notice.
